Senior Software Developer (iOS)

Convatec

  • Lexington, MA
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 7 days ago
Pioneering trusted medical solutions to improve the lives we touch: Convatec is a global medical products and technologies company, focused on solutions for the management of chronic conditions, with leading positions in advanced wound care, ostomy care, continence care, and infusion care. With around 10,000 colleagues, we provide our products and services in almost 100 countries, united by a promise to be forever caring. Our solutions provide a range of benefits, from infection prevention and protection of at-risk skin, to improved patient outcomes and reduced care costs. Convatec’s revenues in 2023 were over $2 billion. The company is a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index (LSE:CTEC). To learn more about Convatec, please visit http://www.convatecgroup.comOur search for better is changing the lives of our customers. It’s changing the careers of our people too – creating new challenges and opportunities all the time. We’re a business that never stands still.
Join us on our journey to #ForeverCaring as a Senior Software Developer (iOS), and you won’t either.Please note: This is a W2 full time position. We are not open to considering anyone looking for 1099 work and that we are unable to provide any sponsorship now or in the future.Position Overview:If you are looking to join a team where you can leverage your experience and design and develop a new native iOS application, then this is the position for you. You will be part of a team that is highly motivated about our mission which is to build pioneering trusted medical solutions to improve the lives we touch. You will be the lead developer building applications while interfacing with project leads and architects (located in the US and UK) and our offshore development center in India. You will be accountable for the development of our SaMD (Software as a Medical Device) and SiMD (Software in a Medical Device) mobile apps while ensuring high quality of the design and code, robustness of our CI/CD pipelines and usability of the features implemented.Key Responsibilities:
  • Design, develop, and maintain advanced iOS applications with a focus on performance, security, and scalability.
  • Design and develop high-quality native iOS applications using Swift and Objective-C
  • Deep knowledge and experience with iOS system frameworks, camera, hardware sensors, and BLE peripherals.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (hardware, backend, design) to define, design, and ship new features.
  • Optimize app performance, memory usage, and battery efficiency through profiling and code refinement.
  • Work with Azure DevOps for version control, CI/CD pipelines, and task management.
  • Implement and maintain automated build and deployment workflows using Azure DevOps or similar tools.
  • Handle uploading, releasing, and managing apps on the Apple AppStore, including alpha/beta tracks and production rollouts.
  • Ensure compatibility across various Ios versions and device configurations.
  • Manage background processes, foreground services, and work with system-level APIs.
  • Debug system-level issues using tools like idb, idevicesyslog, etc.
  • Ensure application security using iOS best practices for secure data storage, authentication, and communication.
  • Maintain detailed technical documentation and participate in code reviews.
  • Maintain code quality, organization, and automation.
  • Stay up-to-date with new mobile technology trends, applications, and protocols.
Authority (if applicable):Not applicableSkills & Experience:
  • 5+ years of professional experience in native iOS app development.
  • Solid understanding of the full mobile development life cycle.
  • Languages: Proficient in Swift and Objective-C.
  • Frameworks: Core Bluetooth, Core Data, UIKit, Core Animation, Core Location, AVFoundation, Combine.
  • BLE: Extensive experience working with BLE protocols, device discovery, connection management, and data exchange.
  • Operating System: Strong understanding of iOS internals (e.g., sandboxing, background modes, multitasking, app states).
  • Hardware Integration: Familiarity with device hardware like sensors, camera, accelerometer, gyroscope, NFC, etc.
  • CI/CD & DevOps: Hands-on experience with Azure DevOps, including build pipelines, release management, and environment configurations.
  • Security: Deep understanding of app security principles: Keychain, SSL pinning, secure storage, biometrics (FaceID/TouchID), and compliance with App Store privacy policies.
  • Familiarity with RESTful APIs to connect iOS applications to back-end services.
  • Unit Testing using XCTest, XCUITest OCMock.
  • Proficiency in building flexible UIs that adapt to various screen sizes.
  • Experience with offline storage, threading, and performance optimization.
  • Understanding of Google’s Android design principles and interface guidelines.
  • Experience with Git or other version control tools.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently or in a team.
  • Experience with mobile application security testing, incl. use of tools like SonarQube and mend.io.
  • Familiarity with tools like App Center, Fastlane, Firebase and Crashlytics.
  • Familiarity with Linux development environments and tools (e.g., bash, make, gdb).
  • Hybrid languages such as Flutter or React Native or Ionic is a plus.
Qualifications/Education:Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related fields.5+ years of professional experience in iOS development, with a focus on system-level or low-level componentsExperience working in a regulated environment such as medical devices (FDA/MDR), HIPAA, GDPR is strongly desired.Experience in publishing and maintaining apps in the Apple App Store.Strong foundation in operating systems, computer architecture, and embedded systemsSolid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and multi-threadingPrior experience in Agile/Scrum environments.Certifications in iOS development or embedded programming (optional but a plus)Preferences:Hands-on experience with performance tuning for iOS devices (CPU, GPU, memory, battery)Knowledge of wireless communication protocols (Bluetooth, Zigbee, LTE, etc.)Participation in open-source Ios projects or communitiesAbility to work closely with cross-functional teamsTeamNot applicablePrincipal Contacts & Purpose of ContactInternal – Project Management Office, Cloud and Mobile Architects, V&V Leads, other Software Developers, DevOps Engineers and QA EngineersExternal - NoneTravel RequirementsPosition may involve travel up to 10% of the time. Most trips will include overnight or international travel.LanguagesSpeaking: Yes EnglishWriting/Reading: Yes EnglishWorking Conditions (Applicable local workplace laws and statutes should be included in the description of working conditions)Remote (US ET time zone)Special FactorsNoneOur progress will give you countless opportunities to move forward too. Seek out new challenges, and you’ll find them. Stretch your thinking, and you’ll find new ways to make an impact. And if you embrace the opportunity to drive your own growth, you could go further, and achieve more, than ever before.This is a big step forward.This is work that’ll move you.#LI-KM1#LI-RemoteBeware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent ConvatecA formal recruitment process is required for all our opportunities prior to any offer of employment. This will include an interview confirmed by an official Convatec email address.If you receive a suspicious approach over social media, text message, email or phone call about recruitment at Convatec, do not disclose any personal information or pay any fees whatsoever. If you’re unsure, please contact us at .Equal opportunitiesConvatec provides equal employment opportunities for all current employees and applicants for employment. This policy means that no one will be discriminated against because of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, nationality, citizenship, ancestry, sex, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, genetic predisposing characteristics or any other basis prohibited by law.Notice to Agency and Search Firm RepresentativesConvatec is not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting. Resumes submitted to any Convatec employee by a third party agency and/or search firm without a valid written and signed search agreement, will become the sole property of Convatec. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral. Thank you.Already a Convatec employee?If you are an active employee at Convatec, please do not apply here. Go to the Career Worklet on your Workday home page and View "Convatec Internal Career Site - Find Jobs". Thank you!

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